Business Foundations Certificate
The INSEAD Sorbonne BFC programme is a 4-month part-time programme designed as a stepping stone for recent Masters and PhD graduates who wish to transition from academia to business.
At a Glance
Testimonials from BFC Alumni
Find out what our alumni have to say about the value of the Business Foundation Certificate Programme.
We live in a complex world, in which all subjects are interrelated. The combination of a PhD from Sorbonne University and INSEAD's BFC enabled me to become an expert in international affairs and analyse conflicts with a multidisciplinary eye, and opened doors for international work opportunities. In my opinion, political scientists and historians should have mandatory business training as it enables a truly holistic understanding of today’s challenges, threats and opportunities.
Michael Eric Lambert, Intelligence Analyst at Pinkerton
PhD in History and International Affairs, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'15
Michael Eric Lambert, Intelligence Analyst at Pinkerton
PhD in History and International Affairs, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'15
I've always loved science, which led me to do a degree in Life Sciences and Innovation Management. However, I was more interested in the concrete implementations of solutions (rather than research), as well as the world of business and marketing. I joined the BFC programme to learn more about the subject from another point of view, but also to develop my professional and personal network, and open doors to new career opportunities.
Servane Pellerin, Assistant Project Manager at BG Ingénieurs Conseils
MSc in Innovation Management, Sorbonne University & BFC'22
Servane Pellerin, Assistant Project Manager at BG Ingénieurs Conseils
MSc in Innovation Management, Sorbonne University & BFC'22
I’ve found my calling in being a part of the science and innovation ecosystem, where I get to combine my technical with business skills. The BFC programme with its cutting-edge management curriculum brought an international dimension to my background as well as the credibility I needed to launch my career at the interface of science and business. It was a challenging but very rewarding experience to be part of this community of inspiring faculty classmates and alumni.
Ryan Vicente, Innovation Project Manager at Schoolab
MSc in Innovation Management, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'22
Ryan Vicente, Innovation Project Manager at Schoolab
MSc in Innovation Management, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'22
I joined the BFC because I wanted to acquire fundamental knowledge in business management and finance, learn from experts in the fields, establish a professional network and open up career opportunities. And that's exactly what I got – in fact, the programme even exceeded my expectations!
Soamalala Rajaonarison, Project Manager at Eiffage Construction
MSc in Innovation Management, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'22
Soamalala Rajaonarison, Project Manager at Eiffage Construction
MSc in Innovation Management, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'22
The BFC programme offers a global perspective on business issues and provides high quality courses to give us rock-solid insights. It helped me to get out of my comfort zone by adding a business dimension to my academic background in law and thus, expanded my career opportunities.
Arnaud Favier, Co-Founder & CTO at Flambo.xyz
PhD in Computer Science, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'20
Arnaud Favier, Co-Founder & CTO at Flambo.xyz
PhD in Computer Science, Sorbonne University & INSEAD BFC'20
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